Checking in on our Live it to Learn it Interns

We’re checking in on our three Live it to Learn it interns. All three participants were selected to take part in our paid internship series that provides work experience behind the scenes in Toronto’s TV and film industry. Let’s see what they’ve been up to.

Visiting the Set Kim’s Convenience

Nathan Allen was on the set of Kim’s Convenience for the two weeks while they were shooting this summer.

I studied at York University and have a background in film editing. Ultimately, I would like to become an editor.

What are some of the highlights from your time on set?

Getting to learn a lot of details on all roles on set, having the opportunity to ask really technical questions and more creative ones as well. And making connections with all the different departments people on set.

Once the crew realized that I was most interested in editing they made sure to focus on exposing me to aspects of post-production, like making time for me to sit in on the editing process and ask question and visiting with Deluxe Toronto, the colour correction house for Kim’s.

What’s next for you?

I’d like to join the directors guild and start making my way as an editor.

Behind the Scenes at Production House Sim

Chelsey Payette and Michael Amponsah are both currently interning at Sim. They’re working in the production house learning about all the equipment that helps to bring the stories to the big screen. Both Chelsey and Michael rotated through 2-week intensives with the grip and camera departments and next week they’ll begin their rotations on Frankie Drake Mysteries and Murdoch Mysteries.

Live it to Learn it intern Chelsey Payette testing the Alexa Camera at Sim

Chelsey on getting familiarized with Alexa camera

The camera is honestly a work of art.

Josh from the Sim Warehouse was nice enough to set up an Alexa Camera for me so that I could play around with it. It’s a $100,000+ camera and I’m blown away by it. As someone who was never studied film I’ve never even been in the same room as a camera that advanced. It’s surprisingly user friendly, and if you’re good with computers and have a working knowledge of photography it isn’t hard to pick up how to use the camera. Assembling it is another story. It’s completely customisable with different handles, batteries, viewfinders, monitors, cables, extensions, lenses, and who knows what else. Not to mention the custom heavy-duty tripod it sits on. The camera is honestly a work of art.

View the gallery below to see some of Michael’s photos from his time at Sim.